Steph B
Feb 28, 2026
American citizen applying for spouse
We got married in September 2025, submitted documents in November (4th), and have only received the receipt letters. We are in Florida. I am from Brazil and overstayed my visa. I feel like it’s taking too long, at least to get the work permit. Anyone else?

IR-1/CR-1

U.S. citizen filing for a spouse

Total Days: 169 days
Case
2025-11-04
Today
I-765
169 Days
I-485
169 Days
I-130
169 Days
National Benefits Center: I-765, I-485, I-130
Timeline Map
2025-11-04
I-765
I-485
I-130
Submission to USCIS
2026-04-03
I-485
D+150
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
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colin VaughnMar 1, 2026
you are fine it just takes forever now
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cruz famiMar 1, 2026
different cases .some takes longer some shorter.mine took under 90 days . i765 toke 1 month i130 and i485 took 2 months
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Paula BrookMar 1, 2026
same here. I’m Brazilian married to us citizen on oct/25. uscis sended on dec/25, biometrics Jan/ 26. living in Florida still waiting i765/i130/i485. overstayed visa. we just need to wait, and hope for the best. tamo junto
Gaby Rodriguez Mar 1, 2026
December 2024 I’m still waiting
Steph BMar 1, 2026
@colin Vaughn yes, I’ve been so anxious about it!!
Steph BMar 1, 2026
@cruz fami wow, that’s great! I am happy for you! Hopefully, mine will get processed soon.
Steph BMar 1, 2026
@Paula Brook Que bom que você já fez os biometrics. Eu me casei em Setembro e enviei os documentos em Novembro, recebi a carta de confirmação duas semanas depois mas nada até agora. Meu esposo quer ir no escritório da imigração porque ele viaja sempre e agora está travado 😬 você vive em qual condado?
Steph BMar 1, 2026
@Gaby Rodriguez did you receive anything? Did you get your biometrics done? Work permit?
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Paula BrookMar 1, 2026
@Steph B Seminole (Lake Mary), somos vizinhas?
Gaby Rodriguez Mar 1, 2026
@Steph B biometrics done 02/25 and no EAD
Steph BMar 2, 2026
@Paula Brook ahh, quase vizinhas!! 😬Eu estou em Delray Beach, que é condado de Palm Beach, um pouquinho longe, quase 3 horas dirigindo.
Steph BMar 2, 2026
@Gaby Rodriguez better than me 😂 I haven’t received anything yet, and it’s going to be 4 months. My husband is calling immigration tomorrow.
Manifest LawMar 5, 2026
For a marriage-based case filed in early November 2025, you are still within a normal timeframe for the work permit. Most I-765s based on a pending I-485 are taking about 3 to 6 months right now. Since you are around the 4-month mark, this is frustrating but not unusually delayed yet. Your overstay is generally forgiven because you are married to a U.S. citizen and adjusting status inside the U.S., so that alone should not delay the EAD. If you reach about 6 months from filing with no update on the I-765, then you can check the USCIS processing time tool and consider submitting an inquiry. - Attorney Ana Gabriela Urizar If you have any other questions, feel free to ask them in our next Lawfully office hours session! (All information shared here is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney - client relationship. Your situation may require fact-specific guidance. For personalized legal advice, please consult an immigration attorney directly.)

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